the start of summer road construction season in MichiganIs it illegal to speed through work zones instead of merging early when a lane is closed? Can you be cited for blocking?
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/201 ... t_the.htmlSince it is road construction time, why don't you do something on road construction. Like, the cars that zoom up and cut people off when a lane is closed. Maybe some idiots don't know that is seriously against the law. And, also see if you can find out why there are not more cops posted in construction sights to prevent this. I probably know the answer to that one, manpower and money. But I think more lives could be saved
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If the lane is still there, then it is open. People have the misconception that they must join in on the long line of cars 2 miles before the lane closes. Doing this only makes the traffic backup worse. Drivers are only required to merge when the lane actually ends. People that feel it is their duty to stop people from using the open lane are causing a hindrance to traffic flow and should be penalized, They are not doing anyone a service. Mind you I'm not justifying people flying down the lane like mad men, but the lane is still open, use it.
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So who's right??
Now acording to expert Michigan State Police Sgt. Mike Church.
“Nothing says that a vehicle cannot legally drive to the very end of the lane before merging,” Church said. “It is discourteous, potentially dangerous, and only increases congestion for everyone, but it is legal.”
“Even though people who merge at the last moment are rude, dangerous, and self-centered, drivers who take it upon themselves to block the shoulder or the merging lane are probably worse,” Church said. “Acting as some sort of vigilante traffic officer only aggravates the problem.”
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them people piss me off to no fking end.
Rich1028
